Genetic Testing Stories
by Nicole Exe, et al.
Publisher: Genetic Alliance 2006
Number of pages: 60
Description:
Here is a collection of incredible stories: the stories of men, women, and children who have suffered from uncertainty, misdiagnosis, a lack of options and, in some cases, tragic loss. They offer us a window into the world of diagnostic odyssey: a sometimes quick and effective label and other times a very long and frustrating journey.
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